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R632 AJN

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,732 mi
Last recorded108,732 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 AJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 108,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,222 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 108,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers from windscreen. ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,201 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear subassemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to front & rear sub assemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 105,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened little or no braking area on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear subassemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to front & rear sub assemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 108,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 107,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 107,878 miles

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Aug 2013 107,840 miles

corrosion to hydraulic clutch pipe

nearside rear brake pads worn low

slight wear to near side rear upper ball joint

Fail 10 Aug 2013 107,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake pads worn low

corrosion to hydraulic clutch pipe

slight wear to near side rear upper ball joint

Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,013 miles

coolant leak from pipes

suspension pipes are starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs pitted

nearside front tyre feathered

Fail 21 Apr 2011 105,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs pitted

nearside front tyre feathered

Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,162 miles

o/s and n/s rear handbrake not locking out on application

Fail 8 Apr 2009 98,161 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

o/s and n/s rear handbrake not locking out on application

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

slight play in n/s/f trackrod balljoint

slight play in rear stub bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2008 88,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are corroding

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

slight play in n/s/f trackrod balljoint

slight play in rear stub bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,659 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,639 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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R632 AJN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R632 AJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R632 AJN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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